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Aircraft Maintenance
P stands for the problem the pilots entered in the log, and
F stands for the corrective action taken by the mechanics)
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
F: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.
F: Autoland not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
F: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
F: Live bugs on back order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-fpm descent.
F: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
F: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
F: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
F: That's what they're there for!
P: IFF inoperative.
F: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windscreen.
F: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing. (note: this was for a piston-engined airplane;
the pilot meant the engine was not running smoothly)
F: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
F: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Radar hums.
F: Reprogrammed radar with words.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
F: Cat installed
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